Once upon a timeNot so long agoTommy used to work on the docksUnion's been on strikeHe's down on his luck... It's tough, so toughGina works the diner all dayWorking for her man, she brings home her payFor love - for love

She says: We've got to hold on to what we've got'Cause it doesn't make a differenceIf we make it or notWe've got each other and that's a lotFor love - we'll give it a shot

We're half way thereLivin' on a prayerTake my hand and we'll make it - I swearLivin' on a prayer

Tommy got his six string in hockNow he's holding in what he usedTo make it talk - so tough, it's toughGina dreams of running awayWhen she cries in the nightTommy whispers: Baby it's okay, someday

We've got to hold on to what we've got'Cause it doesn't make a differenceIf we make it or notWe've got each other and that's a lotFor love - we'll give it a shot

We're half way thereLivin' on a prayerTake my hand and we'll make it - I swearLivin' on a prayer

We've got to hold on ready or notYou live for the fight when it's all that you've got

We're half way thereLivin' on a prayerTake my hand and we'll make it - I swearLivin' on a prayer